Quantity Surveyor
Location: Greater London Area
Why Join Us?
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your work-life balance and support your personal growth:
·Generous Leave: 28 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays.
·Travel Perks: Choose between a company car, car allowance, fuel/charge card, or our Car Salary Sacrifice scheme.
·Wellbeing: Private healthcare, a generous pension scheme, and life assurance.
·Sustainable Living: Cycle-to-work scheme to stay fit and eco-friendly.
·Flexibility: Holiday purchase scheme - take that dream holiday sooner.
 
About the Role
As a Quantity Surveyor in our Streetlighting Division, you'll be a key contributor to the success of our contracts. Based near Waltham Cross, Enfield, you'll manage the commercial aspects of a diverse range of projects-from routine maintenance and emergency call-outs to large-scale capital works.
Key Responsibilities
·Prepare and submit monthly applications, ensuring deadlines are met.
·Capture and manage project changes, keeping contract timelines on track.
·Estimate and agree on schedules of rates with precision.
·Build and maintain strong client relationships to ensure their needs are met.
·Provide comprehensive project reports, including CVR and financial forecasts.
·Monitor direct costs, WIP, and cash flow to maintain financial health.
·Manage risks and the Early Warning Notification (EWN) process effectively.
·Support the operations team with contractual advice and guidance.
·Participate actively in weekly commercial and operational meetings.
·Lead procurement efforts and manage subcontractor accounts.
·Tackle ad hoc tasks as required - no two days will be the same!
What We're Looking For
We are seeking a detail-oriented professional with strong numerical accuracy and exceptional communication skills, ensuring clarity across teams. The ideal candidate thrives under pressure, consistently meeting strict deadlines. Experience with planned, emergency, and capital works is highly advantageous, while familiarity with software such as Mayrise or Confirm is a valuable asset. Additionally, knowledge of NEC4 term service contracts is desirable but not essential, making this an excellent opportunity for individuals eager to develop their expertise further.
 
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
 
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Patrick Gray at Carrington West on 02393 876 069 for more information.
 
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Please submit your CV to Patrick.gray@carringtonwest.com